{"product_id":"walrus-audio-highpoint-optical-compressor","title":"Walrus Audio Highpoint Optical Compressor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Walrus Audio Highpoint Optical Compressor is a studio-grade analog compressor designed to bring precision dynamic control and musical responsiveness to your pedalboard. Built around an optical compression circuit, it delivers smooth, natural compression with rich sustain and articulate transient response—making it ideal as an always-on tone foundation or a powerful shaping tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Highpoint combines high-end studio functionality with intuitive control, allowing players to dial in everything from subtle leveling to expressive, blooming sustain. Its analog signal path and elevated internal voltage provide exceptional headroom and clarity, ensuring your tone remains full, detailed, and dynamic even under heavier compression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout feature is the integrated LED metering system, offering real-time visual feedback for input, output, or gain reduction—bringing a console-style experience to your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully analog optical compression circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue parallel compression via Blend control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsole-style 10-LED metering (Input \/ Output \/ Gain Reduction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh headroom operation (±15V internal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidechain high-pass filter for low-end clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio-style controls: Attack, Release, Ratio, and Make-Up gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for guitar, bass, and extended-range instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eControls\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend (parallel compression)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRatio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake-Up Gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeter Select (Input \/ Output \/ Gain Reduction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidechain High-Pass Filter (160Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eElectronics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircuit Type: Analog Optical Compressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBypass: True Bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal Operation: ±15V for increased headroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Impedance: 1MΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance: 300Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePower\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequirements: 9V DC (center negative)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent Draw: 500mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Supply: Not Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.78\" (L) x 3.62\" (W) x 2.23\" (H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTone Shop Guitars is dedicated to bringing you exceptional instruments backed by real expertise. Every Custom Shop piece we offer is carefully selected and inspected to ensure it meets the highest standards. Whether you're a collector or a player chasing a world-class instrument, you can shop with confidence knowing you're getting something truly special.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walrus Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48288667304193,"sku":"210000074770","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/7056\/files\/WalrusAudioHighpointOpticalCompressor.png?v=1774883036","url":"https:\/\/www.toneshopguitars.com\/products\/walrus-audio-highpoint-optical-compressor","provider":"Tone Shop Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}